10:29 PM,
Apr. 6, 2013

Talk of a union remains strong at the Nissan plant, even as more hires and vehicle lines are in the works.

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On a stone monument marking the opening 10 years ago of the Nissan manufacturing plant is a quote from company CEO Carlos Ghosn in which he says any problem can be solved by great products and great people.

Some of the plant's 5,000-plus employees, however, say their voices aren't being heard. They believe union representation - or at least the chance to vote on it - would change that. The company, meanwhile, says lines of communication are and always have been open and direct.

For nearly a year, the United Auto Workers and others have been pushing for a union vote at the plant, which has added ...